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Alex Chinneck's twisted trail of street furniture light up a new corner of Bristol

Creative Boom

The British sculptor, renowned for his gravity-defying works and mind-bending illusions, has just completed three new public installations for Assembly Bristol. But this time with some definitive purpose in mind. With each project, Chinneck finds new ways to transform the urban landscape, showing the power of public art.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print.

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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

Creative Boom

Photography by Tomáš Slavík This year's edition of Prague-based digital arts festival Signal uncovered some big ideas – not least, that a public artwork's success comes down to one of its most fundamental elements – its relationship to place. Eternal Recurence by Filip Hodas. A night out becomes a gallery visit, and vice versa.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

We are settling down to the idea that AI is just a tool , and while it can replicate artists' styles, the output is derivative by definition and often flawed. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print.

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Top 10 Graphic Design Blogs to Follow in 2025

We And The Color

With all due modesty, since we are talking about our own publication, WE AND THE COLOR’s clean design and user-friendly navigation make it a popular choice among designers seeking both aesthetic and practical insights. As the creator of many essential tools, Adobe’s blog is a definitive resource for all things design.

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Katl Typeface by Jolicia Type

We And The Color

It doesn’t try too hard, but it definitely stands out. Katl definitely isn’t one of them. Definitely. Think sleek magazine layouts or online publications. Designed by Jolicia Type, it’s a sans-serif, which you probably guessed. Think of it like the effortlessly cool person at a party. It has Thin.

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Designing for the Age of AI: Beyond the Prompt—Reclaiming Human-Centered Creativity

We And The Color

For many, the arrival of powerful generative tools feels like a paradigm shift, a moment where the very definition of creativity is up for debate. This applies to interactions with clients, colleagues, and the public. A current of both excitement and anxiety runs through every design studio, freelance community, and classroom.